EMT Basic Training to begin October 1 at Baystate Mary Lane

August 31, 2015

Baystate Mary Lane Hospital will partner Quality EMS Educators, Inc. to offer a Basic Emergency Medical Technical Program to be held at the hospital this fall. Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00-10:00 pm beginning October 1, 2015 and will include 180 hours of class time and 10 hours of Emergency Room observation time. The number of hours of training has been increased from 150 to 180 hours to meet the new National Registry Curriculum.

After successfully completing the EMT-Basic Program, students will be eligible for the National and State Certification and Licensing Examination. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age to take the EMT Certification Examination.

This is the eight EMT Basic Course sponsored by the hospital.

Providing this training has been a critical asset to many of our communities,” said Dr. Richard Gerstein, Chair of Emergency Department Physician at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital. “People's lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care of emergency medical technicians during the most incredibly stressful situations. The physicians in our Emergency Department also depend on the excellent work and commitment EMTs provide both day and night in the many communities we serve. We are pleased to offer this training locally and proud of the positive impact the EMT Basic training program has had on the many communities we serve,” noted Dr. Gerstein.

The cost for the Basic EMT Program is $900, which includes both tuition and books. The terms of payment are $450 due to Quality EMS Educators on the first day of class on Thursday, October 1, with the balance due Thursday, October 29. Checks, Master Card/Visa are accepted.

Baystate Mary Lane Hospital Emergency Department Physicians also conduct monthly continuing education for EMTs, Intermediates and Paramedics at no cost. For more information about EMT training or to register for classes, contact Michelle Holmgren, Public Affairs and Community Relations Manager at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital at 413-967-2296.

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